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A31
life
December 6, 2015 www.guardian.co.tt Sunday Guardian
JYOTI PRIYA DEONARINE (RR)
As we approach the Christmas Season
and begin the month of December, the
last month of 2015, it is a time to celebrate
and rejoice. It s also a time to give thanks
for the year gone by and enjoy quality
time with our family and friends.
Many people are busy trying to figure
out "what can be the best Christmas pres-
ent." My answer will be to give a gift of
health. We have seen the statistics which
show that breast cancer does not choose
by age, creed, race, religion or gender, it
can happen to any one of us at any point
in time, so why wait? The food, flowers
and drinks will not last forever, however
you can take advantage of a life-long gift
of being certain you are breast-cancer free.
Daily at Pink Hibiscus clinic, I am faced
with many women who are afraid of either
having their breast screening done or afraid
of the test results. Fear is something which
has become synonymous with many
women when using the words "breast can-
cer or breast cancer screening." Today I
ask, why live in fear when you can be
screened and put at ease? It is always best
to know what is happening with your body.
When a relative, friend or loved one is
diagnosed with breast cancer, one of the
major factors is how the disease can affect
one s life and those around them. We are
The 'breast' Christmas present
constantly reminding patients about getting their
breast screening done at a centre that provides
comprehensive screening diagnosis and support,
so both patients and their relatives are never alone
through this process.
The first step is making your appointment at a
reputable institution to have a comprehensive
assessment. This entails getting a risk assessment
consult to assess your history to charter the course
through your screening. Based on your age, a pain-
free digital mammogram may be done for people
over 40 or those with increased risk factors, plus
a breast ultrasound may also be performed together
with a physical breast examination.
People with a family history can have a Genetic
Risk Assessment performed to guide and manage
their breast health. It does not stop there, in the
event further testing is required it can also be done,
as there is a team of competent, certified and trained
specialists on staff to meet all needs with quality,
efficiency and convenience.
Breast cancer is one of the most prevalent cancers
in women as indicated by the American College of
Radiology. The statistics have shown that one in
eight women is being diagnosed with breast cancer.
Therefore, early detection is vital, so having screen-
ing done can do a few things, such as catching
cancers early to have many treatments options with
a higher prognosis as well as decreasing the numbers
of mortality from this disease.
Therefore, when choosing a gift this Christmas
for the women in your life, why not give a gift of
health of a breast screening package, and show
your loved one how much you care this holiday
season.
Jyoti Deonarine (RR), Mammographer,
Pink Hibiscus Breast Health Specialists,
5 Adam Smith Square, Woodbrook, 627-1010.
Statistics have shown that one in eight women is
being diagnosed with breast cancer. Therefore, early
detection is vital, so having screening done can do a
few things, such as catching cancers early to have
many treatments options with a higher prognosis as
well as decreasing the numbers of mortality from
this disease.